Mangalitsa, an heirloom breed of pig once reserved for Austrian royalty, beckons back to a time when hogs were valued for their rich, flavorful fat. Unfortunately, this heritage hog was on the verge of disappearing, as people looked for leaner hogs in sacrifice of flavor. But thanks to the work of grass-roots breeder associations, this hog is coming back! If you're a bacon connoisseur, Mangalitsa Bacon will change your life. This thick, fatty bacon is not for those looking for bland, lean cuts of supermarket fodder. Rich in the "good" fat and high in Omega 3 fatty acids, Mangalitsa fat is mostly monounsaturated and this bacon is full of it! This bacon comes from hogs that are allowed to live outdoors on Mosefund Farm in NJ, on the edge of the Pocono forest. Rich, smoky, meaty and thick cut to showcase the fat, meat flavor and texture, we recommend not cooking this bacon too crisp, lest you lose out on all that makes this bacon coveted.

Have used this for years from yje source in NJ. However, I couldn’t resist the sale priceI noted while ordering cheese

By Burtfrom south Jerseyon Nov 07, 2015

A Favorite

I have been buying this for several years. A slightly different flavor from
standard pigs. This product is from Mongalista pigs which have fat that
is not unhealthy. Only objection is the slicing is not always consistent

By Ronfrom S.E.Texason Dec 29, 2014

Oh, bacon!

Very tasty bacon, true bacon as it should be! Highly recommend this one!

By Bfrom South Jerseyon Sep 02, 2014

A Must Have for Me

It has a unique flavor. And the fat is healthy. Save the drippings for cooking other dishes. I order this with every Igourmet shipment. Only problem is that the bacon is folded in the shrinkwrap package

By Burtfrom south Jerseyon Apr 29, 2014

The Best

After discovering the uniques features of Mangalitsa bacon I have tried every brand available by mail. This is definitely the best, There is no taste of salt and the flavor is unique. It is a little pricey but it is worth it.

By Burtfrom South Jerseyon Mar 11, 2014

A repeat Purchase

A new regular in my refrigerator. Unique subtle flavor and healthy too.
Slices are longer than most bacon but cooks quicker.

By Burtfrom Delawareon Dec 26, 2013

AMONG THE BEST

Great flavor and all the good things other reviews have stated. My only complaint is the packing which has about 2" of each slice folded over, making unwrapping a delicate procedure

By ASTfrom MAon Dec 22, 2013

My favorite bacon

This is my favorite kind of bacon by far. There is proportionately more fat than what we've become used to, and you don't want to cook it to crispy. The flavor is amazing.

By BarbCfrom Montclair, NJon Dec 15, 2013

you'll be ruined for other bacon / note the kind of fat!

first, just the flavor will ruin you for any other bacon! But don't be put off by how fatty this bacon is, and think "I prefer meatier"... because of the breed and diet, the Mangalista bacon is primarily monounsaturated fat - like olive oil - not saturated fat. At room temp, the fat is liquid. Much healthier than first assume.

By ETfrom Pittsburgh PAon Jan 22, 2013

Too Salty

This bacon was way too salty for my taste. In fact that's all I tasted was salt, I couldn't taste the bacon. That's too bad because I was looking forward to trying Mangalitsa bacon.